Wondering what to do to welcome the new year? Here is a list of 2026 New Year’s Eve fireworks, activities & events happening in the Region of York, Ontario: Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Newmarket and Aurora.
Please verify all details from event organizers / official websites (links given).
Contents:
- NYE Fireworks & Activities
- New Year’s Eve Parties/Dinner & Dance
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For Toronto Events, see New Year’s Eve in Toronto
For Hamilton, see New Year’s Eve in Hamilton
II. New Year’s Eve Firework and Family Events
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Aurora
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 6 AM – 9 PM
Aurora Town Square., Aurora
Free, Food donations for the Aurora Food Pantry are greatly appreciated.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations East Gwillimbury
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with a family-friendly early countdown to 2026. A lively New Year’s celebration brings live outdoor music, comedy, and family-friendly activities throughout the morning. Highlights include performances by Nemesis Duo, electric violinist Dr. Draw with The Strange Parade, Kobbler Jay’s comedy stunt show, and a noon countdown. Indoor and outdoor activities, food trucks, skating, crafts, and an afternoon after-party round out the festivities.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 10 AM to 12 PM & 12 PM to 4 PM (After Party)
EG Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Road, East Gwillimbury
After Party: Health and Active Living Plaza (160 Jim Mortson Drive)
Free, Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Holland Landing Food Pantry at the event.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Town of Georgina
Ring in 2026 with a night of family fun at the ROC! Families are invited to a festive New Year’s Eve evening filled with indoor and outdoor winter activities, music, and interactive entertainment. The celebration features a DJ dance party, balloon animals, crafts, face painting, a photo wall, and a magic show by Scott Dietrich, culminating in a special kiddie countdown with a hot chocolate toast at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
The ROC
26479 Civic Centre Rd, Georgina
Admission to this event is free but regular prices are in effect for all lift passes as well as chalet menu items.
New Year’s Eve – Markham
Downtown Markham will host a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music, a ceremonial countdown, and fireworks. DJ DevoDLive performs from 10:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., followed by the official countdown led by Markham Town Crier John Webster from 11:45 p.m. to midnight, as the community welcomes 2026 together.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | 9 PM – Midnight
Origin Square, 169 Enterprise Blvd, Markham
Free
Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker – Markham
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd
$15.00 – $78.00
FAIRWAY OF LIGHTS (NYE Fireworks) – Markham
Experience the magic of Angus Glen’s Fairway of Lights, where our golf course transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. Stroll at your own pace through a captivating light display, with vibrant holiday hues illuminating the fairways. Our New Year’s Eve Celebration features dazzling fire performances, LED Robot shows, enchanting princesses, Jack Frost, live entertainment, face painting, photo booth fun, movie night, and a spectacular fireworks finale to light up the sky.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Fireworks: 8 p.m.
Angus Glen Golf Club, 10080 Kennedy Rd, Gormley
$30 to $40
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Celebrations – Newmarket
Celebrate the new year with a family-friendly festival packed with fun and excitement. Enjoy free public skating and swimming, captivating figure skating shows, and complimentary train rides. Take in a live outdoor concert, then cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks display. A full afternoon and evening of free entertainment for all ages, designed to delight the whole family.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 1 PM – 6:15 PM
Fireworks and Countdown at 6 PM
Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Drive, Newmarket
Free
New Year’s Eve Celebrations – Richmond Hill
Join First Night for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with joy, togetherness, and early New Year excitement. Enjoy outdoor skating, complimentary swims, live performances including beatboxing, magic, circus skate shows, and fire artistry. With entertainment, activities, treats, and an early countdown, it’s perfect for all ages and lets families head home cozy and happy.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 3 – 6 p.m.
Bayview Hill Community Centre and Park, 114 Spadina Rd, Richmond Hill
Free
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Celebrations – Whitchurch–Stouffville
Ring in the New Year with Mayor and Council for an evening of celebration, skating, and fireworks! Enjoy a family-friendly skate at the Multi-Purpose Trail from 4-6 PM followed by food trucks, fiery entertainment, and free hot beverages (while supplies last) in Memorial Park from 6-7 PM. Fireworks start at 7 PM.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 4pm-7 pm
Fireworks start at 7 PM
Stouffville Memorial Park, 2 Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Free
WinterFest – Vaughan
This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street.
Wednesday, December 31 | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
$32 & up+applicable fees
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration – Vaughan
Join us for a Balloon Drop at Noon to ring in the New Year! Arrive before 12:00 PM to join the countdown and celebrate with LEGO giveaways, sparkling drinks, and an EPIC dance party!
Wednesday December 31, 2025 | 12 PM
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan
$24.99 & up
II. New Year’s Eve Parties, Take-Out and Dine-In
New Year’s Eve 5-Course Dinner
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 5:00 pm onwards
Crave Restaurant, 600 Highway 7, Richmond Hill
$99 per Person including Glass of Sparkling Wine
Fionn MacCool’s Newmarket New Year’s Eve
It’s that time of year to party at your favourite Newmarket Pub! Get ready for a night filled with music, dancing, and good vibes with The Hit Disturbers. Full menu available all night long. Free champagne at midnight. Join us for a memorable evening, and we will count down to midnight together. Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9 PM to 1 AM
17315 Leslie St 17315 Leslie Street, Newmarket
No Cover
Aw Shucks! The New Year’s Eve Party
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Aw Shucks with a night full of music, food, and entertainment. DJ Bosa will keep the party going until 3am, with our kitchen open late, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a midnight champagne toast.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 11 PM to 3 AM
Aw, Shucks, 15230 Yonge St, Aurora
$30 to $35
New Year’s Eve at Ascott Parc
Celebrate La Dolce Vita with an elegant New Year’s Eve soirée featuring fine dining, a premium open bar, and a gourmet dinner menu. Enjoy live entertainment, a DJ, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight, all within a glamorous setting designed for an unforgettable night of celebration.
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Ascott Parc Event Centre, 2839 Rutherford Road, Vaughan
$195/Child: $125
NYE 3-course Dinner
Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal featuring your favourite appetizer, signature entrée, and indulgent dessert. Enjoy chef-inspired starters, signature mains, and decadent desserts, each thoughtfully curated to deliver premium flavour and exceptional value.
Wedensday, December 31, 2025
Dine-in at Moxie’s Richmond Hill, Newmarket and Vaughan Colossus
159 York Blvd, Richmond Hill
17390 Yonge St, Newmarket
30 Colossus Drive, Woodbridge
$59 to $69
New Year’s Eve Marlowe Restaurant & Bar
Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable celebration featuring a DJ, live music, and entertainment throughout the night. Enjoy a fully curated New Year’s Eve menu with multiple courses from starter to dessert, alongside special drinks and surprises.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Marlowe Restaurant & Bar
155 York Blvd, Richmond Hill
Varies
GLOW INTO THE NEW YEAR
Celebrate the New Year with an immersive evening of dining, drinks, and late-night indulgence.
Enjoy a cocktail reception with antipasto, seafood, pasta, pizzas, and mini entrées, followed by a plated prime striploin dinner with shrimp and chef’s sides. The night continues with an open bar, late-night comfort foods, sweet treats, and a farewell station to end the celebration in style.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30pm – 2:00am
Universal Event Space, 6250 Highway 7, Vaughan
$215 Inclusive per person
MOTOWN NYE 2026
Enjoy an upscale New Year celebration featuring an open bar, cocktail reception, and extensive international food stations. Start with gourmet pizzas, grazing boards, salads, and a seafood bar with sushi, oysters, and shrimp cocktail. Continue with live pasta and risotto selections, then a plated striploin-and-shrimp dinner with sides. Late-night offerings include a dessert spread, jerk chicken, loukoumades, and a breakfast bite station.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:00pm – 2am
Paramount Eventspace, 222 Rowntree Diary Rd, Vaughan
$190
New Year’s Eve at the Hilton
Ring in 2026 under the disco ball! Enjoy an elegant dinner, then dance the night away to the ultimate throwback beats. Celebrate the New Year with an elevated dinner buffet and dance party featuring an extensive spread of charcuterie, seafood, sushi, antipasti, salads, soups, and gourmet entrées. Enjoy carving stations, canapés, artisan breads, and a lavish dessert table with a chocolate fountain. The evening includes dancing, a festive atmosphere, and a complimentary bubbly toast at midnight.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM – Late
Essence of Unionville/Markham Ballroom, Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre 8500 Warden Avenue
Markham
$149.00 per person
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Join us for an unforgettable holiday season ‘Tis the season to celebrate at Ruth’s with sizzling steak, delectable desserts and warm hospitality. Treat yourself to your steak house favourites or indulge in the prix fixe Ruth’s Classics menu. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
170 Enterprise Blvd Markham
Varies
The Ball Drop at Toop Lounge
Celebrate New Year’s Eve like never before at Ball Drop — NYE Black + Gold Gala! Join us for an incredible night of entertainment, Class, specifically curated DJ lineup as well as Toronto’s hottest socialites. Dress to impress in your finest black and gold attire, and get ready for an unforgettable countdown to 2026! Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9 pm – 3 am
Toop Lounge, 25 Planchet Road #6, Vaughan
Free to $33.28
New Year’s Eve Bash at Limon Vaughan
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8 PM
7777 Keele Street, Vaughan
$22.63
Persian Party – New Year’s Eve Luna Lounge
Celebrate the New Year with an elegant dinner and dance experience featuring live DJ entertainment by DJ Kourosh. Enjoy dynamic mixing of Persian, Top 40, Latin, Arabic, Russian, and international music styles. The evening includes a dinner package, countdown announcement, and a formal dress code, creating a stylish and energetic celebration to welcome the new year. Details
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9 PM
Luna Lounge, 10737 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
$91.86 & up
Postmark Hotel New Year’s Eve NYE – Overlea
Ring in the New Year with live music by Piano Mahn, elevated menus, and a midnight champagne toast. Choose between a 5-course early seating or 6-course dinner that carries you through the countdown.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 2 Seatings
The Postmark Hotel, 180 Main Street South, Newmarket
120 to $150.00 per person
Slabtown Armoury NYE
Welcome 2026 and have an unforgettable evening featuring a curated dining experience, handcrafted cocktails, and live DJ entertainment.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9 PM
89 Mosley St, Aurora
$175 per person
Sarpa Restaurant NYE
Ring in the New Year at SARPA with a fabulous three-course Set Menu Dining Experience. To elevate your experience we’ve included some fabulous optional additions for the table—think mushroom arancini, our famous fried calamari and signature, mouthwatering ‘Za.’
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM onwards
13311 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
$115.00 per person
“Ōmisoka” – NYE at Yokai Izakaya
New Year’s Eve celebration, “Ōmisoka” with sounds by DJ Special K. Book your spot today to immerse yourself in an evening in orbit as we celebrate all night long. Guests can choose from a la carte options or a special prix fixe menu at the restaurant with favourites curated by Chef Rob Yu and bubbles by Wine Lovers Agency.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM onwards
3175 Rutherford Rd, Unit 28, Vaughan
Menu/$65
Terra Restaurant NYE
Ring in the New Year at TERRA! We are excited to ring in the new year together with a fabulous three-course Set Menu Dining Experience. To elevate your experience we’ve included some fabulous optional additions for the table—think oysters on the half shell, succulent lobster tails, caviar, chilled seafood platters, and much more!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 7 PM onwards
8199 Yonge Street, Thornhill
$179
Sam’s Ristorante NYE
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 6 PM onwards
200 Marycroft Ave, Vaughan
$150.00 per person
Gul Gul Restaurant NYE
New Year’s Eve with flavor, music, and non-stop vibes! Bring your family and friends, raise a glass and start 2026 with a feast and a night you’ll never forget.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:30 pm – 1:30 am
4411 Hwy 7, Vaughan
$110.00 per person
Novita Italian Cuisine NYE
Ring in the New Year at Novita with an exclusive one-night-only menu on December 31st. Indulge in elevated dishes including Eggplant Al Forno, Lobster Ravioli with red caviar, and our AAA Rib Eye Steak with port wine sauce. Paired with festive ambiance and refined flavors, Novita’s New Year’s Special Menu sets the stage for an unforgettable final dinner of the year.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 9:30 pm – 1:30 am
Novita Italian Cuisine, 25 Cochrane Dr, Markham
From Menu
Earls Kitchen + Bar NYE
Ring in 2025 in style at Earls. Start the evening with an exclusive three-course NYE menu paired with expertly selected wines, then keep the night going with a NYE lounge party featuring cocktails, music, and midnight magic.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Various Times
40 Colossus Dr, Woodbridge
Varies
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I was just wondering when this page will be updated for 2022.
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